Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Christmas Shopping

Christmas Shopping Deals

Okay,  it is getting close to the big day and many people may start to get nervous while trying to find toys for the kids, popular electronics, and just figuring out what to get and where to find it for the best price. Well, do not worry, there is still time and stores are still offering amazing deals online and in store.


Christmas Clothes Shopping:

Personal favorites include, Old Navy, Kohl's, JC Penney, Sear's, and Target. The best part about these stores, with the exception of Old Navy, they can be a one stop shop for those who do go out to the stores to shop. However, if looking for toy deal in store, Wal-Mart still seems to have the best price cuts and will match the price.

Here are some tips for these locations:
  • Old Navy is offering up to 60% off on most the store, bought a sweater for $12 the other day, and $10 kid jeans/$15 adult jeans. Also, if shopped there within the last ten days, get your receipt, go to the survey listed on the receipt, this shopper got 15% off the next visit, but it is normally 10%.
  • Kohl's has great deals when it comes to clothes, toy wise, there are some good ones on Mattel Products, in fact the Mattel Products at Kohl's, for now, match or can be lower than most at other stores. Even so, for anyone in the Kohl's reward program, use the coupons, 25% off/20% off along with $5 off can make a big difference. The Christmas bonus buy ends today, but more than likely, a bigger sale will appear, so no fear. Toys are anywhere from 10% to 40% off and the cookware and select bedding is up to 50% off.
  • JC Penney's has printable coupons and is offering free shipping on orders $49 or more thru Saturday. The coupons range from $10 to 20% and 25% and an extra 10% on certain products. Codes are available for online shopping. Some great items include the gloves and scarf, coats (50% off), pajamas, and the kid clothes and shoes.
  • Sears is a store where it is hard not to find a sale, but the better deal may be online for some items such as clothing and jewelry. An extra 20 to 60% can be taken off using the codes on Sear's.com.
  • Target is just a fun store, period. Toy wise, they are doing BOGO 50% Off! On major brands. 30% off clothing and shoes, also check out the sales rack, kid jeans and pants as low as $10, and many other savings throughout the store.
However, what about online shopping. There are major deals to be found but here are important tips for shopping online:

  • EBay-do not pay more than you would in a store for an item or gift card. Biding wars get serious, but if a new Blue-Ray ends up being the same price on eBay as it is in the store, besides gas money, there is no need to wait for it to be mailed.
  • Check shipping costs-always check the shipping, the price may look nice but the cost of shipping might be shocking.
  • Buy in bulk, especially on sites like Amazon. If able, use their credit line and save a lot on the order, just be sure to pay the card what is owed (I used it, save $70 on a 198 order, turned around and paid the remaining balance on the card). However, be careful, not advising use of it if it makes one feel uncomfortable.
  • Amazon has cut many prices especially on DVD's.
  • Retailmenot.com has some fantastic deals at major stores such as Ultra and even online sites like Amazon. Sign up for the emails and get the deals, and check out the site for more coupon codes to use.
  • Check store and order sites for free shipping codes and for sale codes. There are a bunch of codes for online shopping on store sites, most of the time at the bottom or side of the page. Look for them because they are worth it.
Hope this helps and wishing everyone Happy Shopping. Merry Christmas!!!

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